OK, I finally committed to a new laptop - a 900mhz, 12" iBook. I was really torn between the iBook and the 12" PowerBook. But after spending an hour today in front of them, I decided that I'd rather have the iBook and $300 than the PowerBook. I'm as susceptible as the next guy to power lust, but the 900mhz G3 should be able to cover 99% of the requirements I have in a computer (after all, I've never pushed my dual 867mhz PowerMac, except in games and movies, and that's a very small percentage of my total computing time). Also, I noticed again today how incredibly hot the PB gets. That would really annoy me since I do intend to use this new machine in, of all places, my lap!

The iBook hasn't let me down so far. I was on my wireless network within a few minutes, and I'm typing this entry wirelessly from the upstairs couch (I moved inside because I was getting eaten alive by mosquitoes). So, I'm really happy so far.